Protests at Edina School Board meeting over suspension of students for pro-Palestinian chant
The protests stemmed from two students in Edina who were suspended for chanting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”
The protests stemmed from two students in Edina who were suspended for chanting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”
The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $950,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that journalists were subjected to police harassment and even hurt while covering protests over the police killings of George Floyd.
President Biden took the stage surrounded by supporters with signs saying "Defend choice" and "Restore Roe," but less than a minute into his remarks, he was interrupted by the protesters.
A Texas prosecutor is dropping most of the charges levied against police officers in Austin over tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd's killing.
President Joe Biden says he thinks there should be a humanitarian "pause" in the Israel-Hamas war.
From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches.
Vivek Ramaswamy's presidential campaign says protesters upset about his remarks in opposition to aid for Ukraine purposely rammed his car in Iowa in retaliation, but police say there is no evidence to support the claim that the crash was intentional.
Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were temporarily reinstated by local officials after being expelled for participating in a protest demanding gun control.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's second hospitalization in days, this time for an emergency heart procedure, came as the longest-serving Israeli leader faces the worst domestic crisis of his tenure.
Iraq's prime minister cut diplomatic ties with Sweden in protest over the desecration of the Islamic holy book.
Two freelance photographers have filed a federal lawsuit alleging police unlawfully shot them with rubber bullets during a protest over police racism in Wisconsin three years ago.
A man who drove the car that helped pull down the statue of a Civil War hero and abolitionist outside of the Wisconsin state Capitol during a night of protests in 2020 has been sentenced to six months in jail.
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was three years ago today, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world in response, seemed like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing.
Wisconsin Republicans have announced plans to allocate $125 million to combatting pollution from so-called forever chemicals.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is appealing his murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Minnesota is nearing a future without so-called forever chemicals PFAS in consumer products, after key lawmakers in both chambers of the legislature agreed to include in a budget proposal language banning them.
A new report from the National Urban League is citing what the civil rights and urban advocacy group says are some of the top threats to democracy for Black Americans.
Israeli authorities said an Italian tourist was killed and five other Italian and British citizens were wounded when a car rammed into a group of tourists in Tel Aviv.
Plaintiffs represented by the ACLU of Minnesota reached a settlement with Kroll over his role in the "police violence against demonstrators" during the 2020 protests.
Social media platform angers supporters and critics of trans rights alike by taking down tweets regarding planned protest.
After nearly a year of searching, investigators used DNA pulled from a half-eaten burrito to capture the man they believe firebombed a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group's office.
Anyone who encourages a riot or participates in violence during a riot would face felony charges under a bill Wisconsin's Assembly has approved.
Protests are underway around the world to mark International Women's Day, with activists calling for equality and better pay. CBS's Ian Lee reports from London.
His latest film, "No Bears," was released in September while he was behind bars. The AP and The New York Times named it one of the top 10 films of the year.
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sent a transgender athlete's lawsuit back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District says that staff immediately intervened in the altercation.
The man accused of causing a fatal crash on a northeastern Twin Cities highway last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.
The Totino-Grace boy's basketball team captured the 3A crown in 2022 and 2023. As this year's state tournament arrives, the three-peat is next on the list.
A driver without a license slammed into 17-year-old Lauren Olson's SUV while she was making a lefthanded turn off Highway 7 in Minnetonka on March 5.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District says that staff immediately intervened in the altercation.
The man accused of causing a fatal crash on a northeastern Twin Cities highway last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.
A driver without a license slammed into 17-year-old Lauren Olson's SUV while she was making a lefthanded turn off Highway 7 in Minnetonka on March 5.
With his fractured jaw, Hercules' tongue hangs out a lot. An animal talent agency was looking for cats with unusual faces.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
A Red Lake woman has been charged in connection to the Friday abduction of a 3-year-old boy, according to Todd County Attorney's Office.
Police in Moorhead are investigating the death of a child that they called "suspicious."
A crash on Highway 22 in southern Minnesota Sunday evening killed both drivers involved, authorities said.
The FBI returned a pair of ruby slippers from the 1939 film classic "The Wizard of Oz" to a man nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
An investigation is underway after a fatal crash between two semis in western Minnesota over the weekend.
Since 2020, Republicans in at least 27 states have outlawed or restricted private elections grants.
Alcohol was likely involved in the crash, according to the sheriff's office, which is investigating along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
A ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is raising the bar for religions to show that their charity arms deserve tax exemptions.
Republicans who control the state Senate have fired eight more of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees, including two Universities of Wisconsin regents who voted against a deal that limited campus diversity efforts.
Authorities have released the names of seven Virginia residents who were killed when the van they were in collided with a semi-trailer in western Wisconsin, leaving a 2-year-old as the only survivor.
Almost a decade after his murder, a permanent memorial will be dedicated to Barway Collins.
Officials are investigating a fire up on the Red Lake Reservation, two people were found dead.
Saturday was the annual St. Patrick's day parade.
Minneapolis Police are investigating after a man was shot.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty laid out her plan for a new youth diversion program Wednesday. But not everyone is feeling her approach to handling juvenile crime.
The clock is ticking and Minnesota lawmakers are scrambling to keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an order barring Texas officials from detaining and jailing migrants under a new state law as a court fight plays out.
A Minnesota congressman's decades of service were honored Monday morning in downtown Minneapolis.
Rep. Elliott Engen of White Bear Lake is introducing a bill that would essentially override Minneapolis' ordinance and prevent any city or municipality from setting their own rules for rideshare driver pay.
Experts say home prices could come down since commissions are often baked into the price. Others are skeptical of the impact — saying if the sellers aren't paying the buyer's agents, the buyer would still have to.
Whether they were first time visitors or returning home from a long work trip, Uber and Lyft's threats to leave Minneapolis have left some travelers' future up in the air.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook announced plans to build a new data center in Rosemount, Minnesota.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted in favor of overriding Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of its ordinance that aims to raise wages for rideshare drivers. Uber and Lyft would have to pay drivers minimum wage, more than $15 dollars an hour.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District says that staff immediately intervened in the altercation.
The man accused of causing a fatal crash on a northeastern Twin Cities highway last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
A Red Lake woman has been charged in connection to the Friday abduction of a 3-year-old boy, according to Todd County Attorney's Office.
A St. Paul man has changed his plea to guilty in the fatal stabbing of his wife at a Bible study last year.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have had very public memory lapses.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
As Congress debates a bill to potentially ban TikTok, Minnesota lawmakers are considering proposals to crack down on social media companies and make platforms safer for children.
Jennifer Cramer-Miller, board chair of the National Kidney Foundation Minnesota, spends her time supporting kidney patients and sharing her story.
Vice President Kamala Harris is touring a clinic in Minnesota that performs abortions and provides other reproductive care.
Keith, a hit country crafter of pro-American anthems who was loved by millions of fans, died Feb. 5. His posthumous induction did not violate the rules against inducting an artist in the year of their death because he was selected before he died.
The FBI returned a pair of ruby slippers from the 1939 film classic "The Wizard of Oz" to a man nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Jurassic Quest, dubbed North America's most popular interactive dinosaur experience, returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend.
Alec Baldwin's attorneys in a new court filing accused prosecutors of "unfairly stacking the deck" against him in grand jury proceedings.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sent a transgender athlete's lawsuit back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity.
The Totino-Grace boy's basketball team captured the 3A crown in 2022 and 2023. As this year's state tournament arrives, the three-peat is next on the list.
For the first time, an Irish football club is playing an American club, and it's happening in Minnesota.
Both of the University of Minnesota basketball teams are headed to the National Invitation Tournament after missing out on the big dance.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have had very public memory lapses.
Among all the issues being debated in the 2024 presidential race, there is one issue that is especially personal. The issue is memory. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have had very public memory lapses. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the issue of memory and when experts say we all should be concerned.
Supporters say this could be the year medically assisted dying becomes Minnesota law. Opponents say not so fast — the danger of abuse will cost unwilling patients their lives.
If you have kids in youth sports, you have seen it: parents and fans behaving badly when they don't like a call by a referee.
If you have kids in youth sports you've seen it: parents and fans behaving badly when they don't like a call by a referee. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at a bill that would make those kinds of behaviors rather costly.
You've heard of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland, but how about St. Urho driving the grasshoppers out of Finland?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explains how the idea behind Blondie's Butcher Shop began in the mountains out west.
As a kid, Derek Otteson loved hot rods and race cars, and he always thought his career would involve working with his hands. He never imagined that food trucks would be his focus.
Some of the artifacts at the Becker County Museum are so odd that they were featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not."
The inconspicuous little building on East 25th Street was once a famous studio called Sound 80.
This time of year, many gas stations switch from winter to summer blend gas. So what's the difference? Good Question.
Maple syrup is getting bottled up, and it can pack a sweet punch. What's the healthiest way to consume sugar? And how does maple syrup fit into that equation? Good Question.
The sounds of spring are singing across trees and lakes. Some birds are returning to Minnesota as others are just passing through. How do birds know when to migrate? And will our record-warm winter impact their schedule? Good Question.
This weekend we lose an hour of sleep as we spring forward into daylight saving time. The twice-a-year clock change has long been debated, and that might have you wondering: What would happen if daylight saving time was year-round?
It's safe to say women's sports are having a moment right now thanks to a record-breaking college athlete.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
The three Burnsville first responders who were killed in a shooting earlier this month were honored in a large public memorial on Wednesday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The SF 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefts in Super Bowl LVIII. Here are some of the top shots.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares when we could see some snow.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says spring begins Wednesday — but we may see our biggest snowfall of the season on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says tomorrow will be the warmest day of the forecast period with highs back in the 40s.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says below-average highs will reign this week, and we may see the season's biggest snowfall on Thursday.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines.
The Totino-Grace boy's basketball team captured the 3A crown in 2022 and 2023. As this year's state tournament arrives, the three-peat is next on the list.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares when we could see some snow.
Gars are some of the oldest and strangest-looking fish you'll find in Minnesota. And researchers at the University of Minnesota believe they may be able to help us fight diseases.
For the first time ever, an Irish football club is playing an American club. It’s happening right here in Minnesota. This Wednesday, the St. Patrick’s Athletic FC takes on Minnesota United. WCCO’s Marielle Mohs caught up with the Irishmen training for their Minnesota match-up.